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Helping Healthy Habits Stick
A group of prominent psychological scientists outlines specific solutions to help individuals and policymakers maintain healthy habits.
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We’ve Got Resolutions All Wrong
NPR: This weekend, Facebook's "Memories" reminded me of a post from Jan. 2, 2009: "Tania Lombrozo is generating New Year's resolutions...that look a lot like last year's." I could, unfortunately, post the same again today. In fact, one of my resolutions for 2015 — to be smart about my smartphone — was shared here last year on 13.7, and I can report pretty imperfect success. I'm surely not alone in failing to achieve my resolutions: How many people resolve to eat healthier diets and to exercise more regularly, year after year? It's an unfortunate reality that good intentions aren't enough to bring about good behavior, especially when that behavior is hard. Read the whole story: NPR
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Parents: Your math anxiety is only making homework harder for your kids
Quartz: While doing a math problem with my six-year-old recently during a classroom session for parents, I barked at her, “Just put the number in any circle.” She looked at me as if I was speaking a different language. Turns out, I was. Her teacher, who overheard the conversation, corrected me. The sum, she explained, goes in the top circle. Three circles form a pyramid and the bottom stack are for addition or subtraction while the top is for the total. I wrongly assumed order was insignificant. ...
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Want to do something good for your health? Try being generous.
The Washington Post: Every day, we are confronted with choices about how to spend our money. Whether it’s thinking about picking up the tab at a group lunch or when a charity calls asking for a donation, we are faced with the decision to behave generously or not. Research suggests that spending money on others can improve happiness, but can it also improve your physical health? Read the whole story: The Washington Post
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SBST to Accept Fellowship Applications Through Jan. 24
The application deadline is approaching for fellowships with the new White House Social and Behavioral Sciences Team (SBST) created by President Obama. The SBST is seeking new team members for a 1-year fellowship in Washington, D.C. beginning in October 2016. Fellows must have substantial experience in a social or behavioral science field, including psychology, economics, statistics, and political science. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 24. Information about the responsibilities and qualifications of Fellow and Associate Fellows, and details on how to apply are available at https://sbst.gov/apply.
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Questionnaire sur la prévention du plagiat
Présentation suggérée du questionnaire : J'ai créé cette banque de questions afin d’évaluer la compréhension par les étudiants du tutoriel sur la prévention du plagiat. Le questionnaire est configuré à l’intérieur du système de gestion de cours en ligne. Le format en ligne permet au professeur une certaine souplesse. Par exemple, une option serait de présenter un questionnaire comprenant 10 questions qui reprend, au hasard, deux questions (une question vrai ou faux et une question à choix multiples) provenant de chacune des cinq sections du tutoriel. Je permets aux étudiants de reprendre le questionnaire autant de fois qu'ils le désirent jusqu'à ce qu’ils le maîtrisent.
